President Muizzu Ratifies Tobacco Amendment, Introduces Generational Ban
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu ratified the second amendment to the Tobacco Act today during a…
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Corporate Maldives Launches Jobs on “Network” Portal
Corporate Maldives has launched its dedicated Jobs feature on its business networking portal, Corporate Maldives…
Villa College Kicks Off Orientation Week for May 2025 Intake
Villa College launched its Orientation Week yesterday to welcome new students enrolled for the May…
Maldives’ New Ambassador to EU Presents Credentials Amid Trade Hurdles
Ambassador Geela Ali, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Maldives to the…
President Muizzu Targets 800 Development Contracts This Year
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced plans to sign contracts for approximately 800 development projects…
Vice President Urges Climate Finance Reform at Honolulu Forum
Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef highlighted the Maldives’ commitment to sustainable ocean stewardship and called…
MMA Raises Dollar Sale Requirement from Banks to 90%
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has instructed banks to increase the proportion of US dollars…
President Muizzu Inaugurates Muli Airport in Meemu Atoll
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu officially inaugurated Muli Airport in Meemu Atoll today. Although the government…
Barceló Nasandhura Officially Opens as Malé’s First Five-Star Hotel
Barceló Nasandhura Malé, the first five-star hotel in the Maldivian capital, officially opened its doors…
UN Raises Concerns Over Rule of Law in Maldives After Judges Removed
The recent dismissal of two Supreme Court justices by the Maldives Parliament has drawn sharp…
Minister Saeed: Port Network Expansion Key to Economic Decentralisation
Economic Development and Trade Minister Mohamed Saeed has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to a nationwide…
Maldives Joins Global Climate Push with New Energy Targets and Blue Planet Alliance Pact
The Maldives has strengthened its global climate engagement with a renewed focus on energy transition…
Maldivian Unveils ‘Aerial Isles’ In-Flight Magazine at ATM Dubai
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has officially launched the first edition of its…
Ministry to Develop Northern Logistical Hub Through Kulhudhufushi Harbour Expansion
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade will develop a logistical hub to serve the…
President Muizzu Reaffirms Commitment to MVR 20 Per Kilogram Fish Purchase Price
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu reaffirmed his commitment to raising the fish purchase price to MVR…
Construction Sector Shrinks for Fourth Straight Quarter as Costs Rise and Orders Lag
The construction sector in the Maldives continued its decline for a fourth consecutive quarter in…
Development Bank Denies Former CEO’s Claims of Unpaid Salary
The former CEO and Managing Director of the Maldives Development Bank, Noel Gregor Paterson-Jones, filed…
India Funds MVR 100M in New Ferry and Connectivity Projects in Maldives
Thirteen new development projects will be rolled out across the Maldives under the third phase…
Maldives Launches Project to Reinforce Early Warning Systems for Climate Disasters
A new project named Thayyaaru has been launched to enhance the Maldives’ capacity to respond to climate-induced…
Subsidies Down 21% in 2025 Amid Fiscal Surplus
Government expenditure on subsidies saw a significant decline in 2025, with spending falling to MVR…
Tourist Arrivals in May 2025 Show Strong Double-Digit Growth
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives in May 2025 have continued on a strong trajectory, with…
Retailers Report Strong Q1, Warn of Falling Sales and Tight Credit Ahead
The Maldives’ wholesale and retail trade sector showed strong momentum in the first quarter of…
Gulhifalhu Land Allocation Revised to Expedite Registrations
The government has announced a significant revision to the Gulhifalhu Land Use Plan, confirming that…
April Trade Data Shows Strong Customs Revenue, Dip in Vessel Traffic
Imports to the Maldives totalled MVR 4.7 billion in April 2025, with fuel accounting for…